My favorite American dinner!

Ingredients

• 16 pieces Hot Dogs (sliced lengthwise; can be beef, pork, turkey, or veggie)
• 15 oz Canned Chili with Beans (any brand; includes beans)
• 0.5 cup Yellow Onion (diced; about 1 small onion)
• 1 tsp Onion Powder (optional, adds extra onion flavor)
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder (optional, pairs with onion powder)
• pinch to taste Salt (adjust if needed; chili already salty)
• 0.25 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground preferred)
• 1 tube Crescent Roll Dough (butterflake brand; refrigerated; thaw according to package)
• 1 cup Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend (can substitute shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack)

Instructions

1. Slice the hot dogs

   Slice eight whole hot dogs lengthwise, then combine with the eight pre‑sliced hot dogs you already have, giving you 16 sliced pieces.

   Time: PT5M

2. Open the chili

   Open the 15‑oz can of chili with beans and pour the entire contents into the large mixing bowl.

   Time: PT1M

3. Dice the onion

   Dice enough yellow onion to fill a ½‑cup measuring cup and add it to the bowl.

   Time: PT3M

4. Season the mixture

   Add 1 tsp onion powder, 1 tsp garlic powder, a pinch of salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper to the chili. Fold in the sliced hot dogs until everything is evenly coated.

   Time: PT3M

5. Grease the baking dish

   Lightly grease a 9×13‑inch baking dish with cooking spray or a thin layer of butter.

   Time: PT1M

6. Create the crescent roll crust

   Unroll the tube of crescent roll dough, place it in the greased baking dish, and press it gently to cover the entire bottom, sealing the seams together.

   Time: PT3M

7. Add the chili‑dog mixture

   Spoon the hot‑dog‑chili mixture onto the prepared crescent roll crust, spreading it out in an even layer.

   Time: PT2M

8. Top with cheese

   Sprinkle about 1 cup (or a little more if you love cheese) of shredded Mexican cheese blend over the entire surface.

   Time: PT1M

9. Bake the casserole

   Place the dish in a pre‑heated oven and bake at 375°F for 25‑30 minutes, or until the crust is golden and the cheese is bubbly.

   Time: PT30M

   Temperature: 375°F

10. Cool and serve

    Remove from the oven, let the casserole rest for 5 minutes, then cut into squares and serve hot.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

380

Protein

15 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

20 g

Fiber

4 g